Laura Rivers, MD
NPI 1861984437 · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · New Orleans, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Rheumatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Laura Rivers, MD is a Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program provider in New Orleans, LA (NPI 1861984437).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1861984437
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramStudent, Health Care
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
Specialties & taxonomies
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
8 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
3,054 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 376 | $118 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 349 | $9 |
| Measurement C-Reactive Protein for Detection of Infection Or Inflammation86140 | 254 | $5 |
| Red Blood Cell Sedimentation Rate, to Detect Inflammation, Automated85652 | 247 | $3 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 237 | $15 |
| Creatine Kinase (cardiac Enzyme) Level, Total |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 16 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Methotrexate Sodiumbrand: Methotrexate | 191 | 68 |
| Prednisone | 191 | 59 |
| Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate | 117 | 34 |
| Leflunomide | 90 | 38 |
| Meloxicam | 64 | 20 |
| Methylprednisolone | 48 | 30 |
| Mycophenolate Mofetil | 39 | 12 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,850 across 71 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2018-05-30
- Last updated
- 2018-05-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is Laura Rivers's NPI number?
- Laura Rivers's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861984437, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Laura Rivers's specialty?
- Laura Rivers is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program (Student, Health Care).
- Where is Laura Rivers located?
- Laura Rivers's practice location on file with NPPES is 1514 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70121.
- What is Laura Rivers's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Laura Rivers is (504) 842-0450.
- Does Laura Rivers accept Medicare?
- Laura Rivers is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Laura Rivers's NPI active?
- Yes — Laura Rivers's NPI (1861984437) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-05-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.